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Alumni Office Room 1W9 Isaac B. Honor - Internship Coordinator [email protected] INTERNSHIP NOTICE #17 Important Note: If you are selected for the internship, please inform Mr. Honor IMMEDIATELY via email at: [email protected] I am reaching out about opportunities for your students to participate in Futures and Options programs this spring and summer, including: Career Essentials, an after-school work-readiness and career exploration program for high school students (February – May) The Urban Leadership Fellows Program, a summer internship program for graduating seniors who are interested in finance, law or business and who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher (late June – mid-August) The Internship Program, a paid mentored internship program, with work-readiness training and career exploration activities (Spring and Summer) Please see below for more detailed information about these programs. 1) Career Essentials – Spring (9 th -12 th Graders): Students in Career Essentials participate in 12 two-hour workshops facilitated by our experienced program coordinators that focus on work readiness skills. Workshops are held at Futures and Options, which is located in the financial district, once a week after school. Participants learn communication, presentation and interviewing skills, workplace etiquette, time management and resume writing. Two career exploration field trips offer students exposure to different career options and companies. Students also have the opportunity to network and learn with their peers from different boroughs and high schools. We will offer the program on Wednesdays and Thursdays this spring, and have 50 open spots. Even though the program is open to all students, we mostly target 9th and 10th graders, and students we feel are not yet ready for the world of work. The spring program will begin March 9 th . The due date for the application is Friday, February 12 th , 2016. Students can apply online here: http://www.futuresandoptions.org/fao/what_we_do/how_to_apply/pre_internship_application/formparts/ 2) Urban Leadership Fellows Internship Program – Summer (12 th Graders with an interest in finance): In 1992, The Municipal Forum of New York developed the Urban Leadership Fellows (ULF) Program with the mission of introducing talented young people with an interest in careers in finance to the municipal securities industry. Key components of the program include: · A paid, full-time summer internship at a financial institution, law firm or government agency · Pre-internship orientations and Excel trainings · A professional mentor (in addition to an internship supervisor) · A full day public speaking training by a leading communications trainer · A trip to Washington DC to learn about the intersection of finance and government policy · A $500 book award (to use towards textbook costs next year) at the conclusion of the summer · The opportunity for college scholarships. All alumni who maintain the GPA requirement receive a $1,000 (annual) scholarship
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Alumni Office Room 1W9 Isaac B. Honor - Internship Coordinator [email protected]
INTERNSHIP NOTICE #17
Important Note: If you are selected for the internship, please inform Mr. Honor IMMEDIATELY via email at:
I am reaching out about opportunities for your students to participate in Futures and Options programs this spring and summer, including:
Career Essentials, an after-school work-readiness and career exploration program for high school students (February – May)
The Urban Leadership Fellows Program, a summer internship program for graduating seniors who are interested in finance, law or business and who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher (late June – mid-August)
The Internship Program, a paid mentored internship program, with work-readiness training and career exploration activities (Spring and Summer)
Please see below for more detailed information about these programs.
1) Career Essentials – Spring (9th-12th Graders): Students in Career Essentials participate in 12 two-hour workshops facilitated by our experienced program coordinators that focus on work readiness skills. Workshops are held at Futures and Options, which is located in the financial district, once a week after school. Participants learn communication, presentation and interviewing skills, workplace etiquette, time management and resume writing. Two career exploration field trips offer students exposure to different career options and companies. Students also have the opportunity to network and learn with their peers from different boroughs and high schools. We will offer the program on Wednesdays and Thursdays this spring, and have 50 open spots. Even though the program is open to all students, we mostly target 9th and 10th graders, and students we feel are not yet ready for the world of work. The spring program will begin March 9th. The due date for the application is Friday, February 12th, 2016.
Students can apply online here: http://www.futuresandoptions.org/fao/what_we_do/how_to_apply/pre_internship_application/formparts/
2) Urban Leadership Fellows Internship Program – Summer (12th Graders with an interest in finance): In 1992, The Municipal Forum of New York developed the Urban Leadership Fellows (ULF) Program with the mission of introducing talented young people with an interest in careers in finance to the municipal securities industry. Key components of the program include:
· A paid, full-time summer internship at a financial institution, law firm or government agency · Pre-internship orientations and Excel trainings · A professional mentor (in addition to an internship supervisor) · A full day public speaking training by a leading communications trainer · A trip to Washington DC to learn about the intersection of finance and government policy · A $500 book award (to use towards textbook costs next year) at the conclusion of the summer · The opportunity for college scholarships. All alumni who maintain the GPA requirement
receive a $1,000 (annual) scholarship
Alumni Office Room 1W9 Isaac B. Honor - Internship Coordinator [email protected]
INTERNSHIP NOTICE #17
Important Note: If you are selected for the internship, please inform Mr. Honor IMMEDIATELY via email at:
· Networking opportunities with the 40 other students in the ULF cohort and with 22 years’ worth of ULF alumni.
High school seniors can apply to this program on the Futures and Options website: www.futuresandoptions.org. The application deadline is Friday, February 12, 2016. The ULF Program is open to high school SENIORS only. The criteria for selection include:
· An interest in a career in finance, business or law · Availability to work full-time for the duration of the six-week, paid internship · A 3.0 GPA or higher · Excellent computer skills · Strong verbal and written English skills
3) The Internship Program – Year-Round (11th - 12th Graders): Students in the Internship Program participate in paid mentored internships at New York City businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies. The interns work 12-15 hours per week after school or up to 40 hours a week during the summer. Additionally, interns receive ongoing support from Futures and Options program staff and attend regularly scheduled work-readiness workshops and career exploration field trips. The program is open to students ranging from rising high school juniors to rising college freshman. The Internship Program operates on a rolling basis, and students can apply now to be considered for both spring and summer opportunities. The final deadline to be considered for the summer is April 15th.
Interested students can apply online: http://www.futuresandoptions.org/fao/what_we_do/how_to_apply/internship_application/formparts/
Cameron LeBlanc Program Coordinator | Futures and Options 120 Broadway, Suite 1019, New York, NY 10271 ________________________________________________________________
ph. 212.601.0002 fax. 212.601.0005 email. [email protected] futuresandoptions.org
See the flyers below for additional details….
Career Essentials
“This program has provided me with knowledge that
will always help in the future.”
- Joel Gradanski, Career Essentials Alum
“It was engaging and really helped me to understand
new things. I got to experience firsthand what it’s like
to work in different environments.”
- Lauryn Reeves, Career Essentials Alum
The Program
Students: New York City high school students
Time: 12 weeks during the spring semester, meeting weekly
from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Where: 120 Broadway, NY, NY 10271
Career Development: Work -readiness and
career exploration
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12!
Apply at www.futuresandoptions.org
Contact Us
120 Broadway, Suite 1019, New York NY 10271 | 212.601.0002
[email protected] | www.futuresandoptions.org
Career Essentials helps NYC high school students build confidence while gaining career readiness, leadership and
teambuilding skills. Throughout the 12-week program students learn how to behave in a professional workplace
and network with fellow peers.
Benefits of Career Essentials
Interview Skills
Resume Writing
Communication Skills
Presentation Skills
Time Management
Email/Telephone Skills
Self Assessment
Career Exploration Field Trips
In 1992, The Municipal Forum of New York developed the Urban Leadership Fellows (ULF) Program with the mission to introduce talented young men and women to the municipal securities industry and inspire them to pursue careers in the field.
The ULF Program is a PAID summer internship program for graduating seniors from NYC high schools interested in careers in the finance industry.
Internship – Participants work 40 hours per week in prestigious internships in the municipal finance field.
Support – F+O supports interns throughout the summer with one-on-one guidance, and events such as pre-internship orientations, municipal bond training, public speaking and presentation workshops, and work-readiness training.
Stipend – Interns are paid a weekly stipend of $400 or $10 an hour.
Awards – The Municipal Forum awards each student a $500 book grant at the closing luncheon. Alumni who meet GPA requirements receive a $1,000 or $1,250 annual scholarship.
Internship Partners – A variety of firms host ULF interns, including law firms, financial advisory firms, investment banks, rating agencies and municipal entities. See the back of this flier for a list of our 2015 partners.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Over 599 students have completed internships through the ULF Program.
The Municipal Forum has awarded more than $660,000 in scholarships to program participants.
“ULF is such a great program and offers great opportunities to students at such a young age. This experience taught me that it is important to always push yourself to learn and try new things even if you think you’re going to make a mistake.” – Priyanka Shivnani, Hawkins, Delafield and Wood
Interested in exploring a career in the municipal finance industry? Please read the necessary steps below.
Submit your application online at www.futuresandoptions.org by February 12, 2016. Be sure to check the box for “Urban Leadership Fellows” at the beginning of the application.
Interviews will take place in March and April.
Candidates will be notified of their acceptance into the program by the end of April.
120 Broadway, Suite 1019 New York, NY 10271 Futuresandoptions.org Corey Ogilby| Program Coordinator 212.601.0002 [email protected]
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IMPACT
PARTICIPATE IN THE ULF PROGRAM!
MISSION
URBAN LEADERSHIP FELLOWS (ULF) PROGRAM
2015 ULF INTERNSHIP SITES
M P A C T D I S T R I B U T I O N O F S U P P O R T
Summer Internship
Program
“By hiring Futures and Options interns, we see a
tremendous return on our investment, not just in the
work that they do every day, but in the way in which
they become a part of our culture.”
- Joe Hudson, CBRE, Internship Site Partner
“Futures and Options gives teenagers like me the
opportunity to face new challenges, expand our
horizons, and prepare for successful futures.”
- Angel Contrera, Internship Program Alum
The Program Students: New York City high school juniors and
seniors
Time: Tuesday, July 5, 2016 - Friday, August 12, 2016 (25 hours per
week)
Career Development: Ongoing work readiness and
career exploration
Site Support: Futures and Options staff provides
pre-screening, employer orientation, on-site meetings,
mid-internship site visits and payroll processing.
Apply online at www.futuresandoptions.org. Applications for summer
internships will be accepted through APRIL 15.
Contact Us
120 Broadway, Suite 1019, New York NY 10271 | 212.601.0002
[email protected] | www.futuresandoptions.org
The Internship Program provides paid, mentored internships and career readiness workshops to high school jun-
iors and seniors. Students acquire hands-on experience and gain entry to small businesses, nonprofits, government
agencies and multinational corporations. Intern duties might include:
Sample Intern Tasks/Projects
General Administrative Tasks
Meeting Preparation
PowerPoint Preparation
Filing
Database Entry
Online Research
IT Support
General Accounting Duties
Spreadsheet Maintenance
